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National Personal Finance Challenge Finalists Revealed

by Kyle Burbank
Next month, 34 teams of students from 28 states will compete in the 14th annual National Personal Finance Challenge (NPFC). About the Event and Finalists: After an initial round that saw nearly 17,500 high school-aged students competing, the Council for Economic Education has announced the finalists for this year's NPFC. The 14th annual event is slated to be held June 1st and 2nd in Atlanta, Georgia. There, the 34 teams...
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Frontier Airlines Adds Companion Travel Benefit for Elite Flyers

by Kyle Burbank
A budget airline is bringing a valuable new perk to its most frequent flyers. About the New Benefit: This week, Frontier Airlines announced the launch of a new unlimited companion travel benefit. Now, Frontier Miles Platinum and Diamond elite status customers will be able to book a (nearly) free ticket for a friend or loved one when booking one for themselves. Plus, this perk is unlimited for qualifying flyers. As...
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Survey: Pet Owners Spend Average of $1,750 Annually on Pets

by Kyle Burbank
A recent survey from ValuePenguin found that the majority of pet owners end up spending more per year on their furry friends than they anticipated. About the Survey Results: According to a survey of 2,000 pet owners, 61% admit that taking care of their animals ends up being more expensive than they thought. Moreover, on average, these respondents report spending upwards of $1,750 a year on their pets. While 51%...
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Average FICO Credit Score Falls Slightly Year-Over-Year

by Kyle Burbank
A new report from FICO shows that the average credit score for American consumers recently dipped. About the Latest Average Credit Score Data: According to the latest data from FICO, the average credit score in the United States has fallen. Now, the average stands at 715. That's down two points from last April and down one point since January of this year. It also marks the lowest average recorded since...
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Verizon Partners with Santander Bank for Customer Bank Account

by Kyle Burbank
Verizon has partnered to launch a banking account that includes special benefits for wireless and Home 5G customers. About Verizon + Openbank Savings: Recently, Verizon announced it was working with Santander's OpenBank to introduce the Verizon + Openbank Savings account. With this high-yield savings option, Verizon Wireless and Home 5G customers can not only currently earn 4.40% APY but can also save up to $180 on their Verizon bill. For...
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Walmart+ Week Returning With Specials Deals and Offers

by Kyle Burbank
Walmart has announced that Walmart+ Week will return later this month. About Walmart+ Week 2025: From April 28th through May 4th, Walmart will celebrate Walmart+ Week. This promotion will feature several special deals and offers exclusively for Walmart+ members. First, members can enjoy one free Express Delivery upgrade. With this option, shoppers can have their items delivered from their local Walmart store in as little as one hour. Next, subscribers...
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Chime Introduces Chime+ Premium Membership Tier

by Kyle Burbank
The popular neobank Chime has announced a new premium tier that customers can unlock for free. About Chime+: Today, Chime announced that it would be rolling out new features as part of a premium membership tier called Chime+. This enhanced tier will be available to those who set up a qualifying direct deposit of at least $200 per month (every 34 days). The first Chime+ feature that members can enjoy...
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Chime Rolls Out New Instant Loans Feature

by Kyle Burbank
The popular neobank Chime is introducing a new feature that will provide customers with quick access to extra funds. About Instant Loans: This week, Chime announced the launch of Instant Loans. With this option, customers will be able to borrow up to $500 with a fixed interest rate. Plus, rather than requiring a credit check to qualify, Chime utilizes other data sources to determine eligibility. In fact, the neobank notes...
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Best Western Debuts Two New Rewards Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
After pausing applications for their previous rewards card, the hotel chain Best Western has unveiled a new pair of rewards credit cards with a new issuer. About the Best Western cards: Best Western is partnering with First Bank & Trust and Mercury Financial to introduce two new co-branded credit cards. First up is the no-annual-fee Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card. With this card, customers can 4x points on Best...
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Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card Launches Travel Contest

by Kyle Burbank
Chase and Marriott Bonoy have unveiled a special contest while continuing to offer its best-ever welcome bonus. About the welcome bonus and Bold Chat Court Contest: Marriott Bonvoy and Chase have launched a special opportunity called the Bold Chat Court contest. As part of this contest, 10 lucky travelers will be awarded 500,000 Marriott Bonvoy points (for a total of 5 million) as well as $5,000. For this contest, the...
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2025 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

by Kyle Burbank
 Ever since I started taking an interest in the FinTech sector, one company whose name I’ve seen pop up over and over again is SoFi. That was later sent into overdrive as the company has not only become a household name thanks to its stadium naming rights deal but also because of the company’s continued product expansions. The most interesting development in my mind is SoFi’s acquisition of Golden Pacific...
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Bilt Adds 2 New Transfer Partners Including First 3:2 Transfer Rate

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt is once again expanding its travel transfer rewards program — and is even breaking the mold with one new partner. About the new additions to Bilt: This week, Bilt launched partnerships with two more travel brands: TAP Air Portugal and Accor. As a result, Bilt members will now be able to transfer their points to Miles&Go and ALL Reward, respectively. In total, Bilt now has 18 transfer partners including 13...
Fioney Top 10 Must-Read Personal Finance Articles Septemeber 2024
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Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — September 2024

by Fioney Staff
Welcome to Fioney's look at the top 10 personal finance articles of the month. On the first Friday of each new month, we look back at some of our favorite posts published in the weeks prior and highlight them right here. This includes a mix of sites that have become staples of our lists as well as many first-timers. To start things off this month, we'll look at some articles...